A campus
that moves
with the
world.
with the world.
Introducing the Shady Side Academy Upper School. A single 6-12 campus housing both our Middle and Senior Schools–a unified home for the next generation of thinkers and change makers.
rockwell middle school
This 49,000-square-foot building will live on the Upper School campus along with our Senior School facilities. It is thoughtfully designed to foster growth for middle school learners.
Constructed for a top-tier middle school experience:
A modern library
for voracious readers and learners.
A centralized cafeteria
to foster connections outside of the classroom.
An art room and connected makerspace
for STEAM program exploration.
separate choral and band rooms
for musical evolution.
Large windows
to create an expansive learning environment.
Easy access
to science, tech, and art buildings on campus.
Why a 6–12 Campus?
Enhanced Learning
in an environment designed for active, interdisciplinary teaching.
Boost the Student Experience
with access to a range of campus facilities and resources.
Closer to “One Shady Side”
as grades 6–12 receive a more unified experience.
Amplify Peer Leadership
with Senior School participation in mentorship programs.
Extend Class Time
by eliminating approximately 30 minutes of bus time per day.
increase financial sustainability
by optimizing our learning spaces.
See our dynamic
new Middle School
in motion.
Rockwell Student commons
The Dining Hall has fed Senior School students’ appetites for nearly 100 years. A rebirth as the Rockwell Student Commons will offer more indoor dining space, an outdoor courtyard for dining and events, and a centralized student space to congregate for exchange of ideas and community development.
Renovations to Bayard
and Croft Houses
The new Rockwell Middle School will stand on the site that currently houses the retired McCune Library and Hunt Hall. Renovations to Bayard and Croft Houses will replace lost Senior School classrooms with newer, dynamic spaces for elevated learning experiences.
For Bayard House, the first floor will feature five classrooms, a workspace for up to 12 teachers, and a sizable new lobby.
At Croft House, the ground floor will gain four large classrooms, a sizable faculty workspace, and a patio. Natural light and shared community gathering areas will encourage collaboration and stimulate thought.
New West Entrance Gate
At the current entrance on the east side of campus, traffic flow will go to the right; Separate bus and car drop-off locations will improve flow and safety.
A new entrance on the west side of campus will connect Shady Side’s Upper School campus to Riding Meadow Road, providing improved access to school grounds and reduced congestion.
Class of 1966 Memorial Library
Honoring the legacy of learning many students undertook at McCune Library, the newly completed Class of 1966 Memorial Library offers Senior School students a modernized, digitally connected library space that houses collaborative learning spaces, a multi-use classroom and meeting space, and a small presentation stage, as well as a spacious mezzanine.
Gene deal fields
Senior School and Middle School athletes now have a state-of-the-art outdoor sports complex featuring a multi-use artificial turf field lined for lacrosse, soccer, baseball, softball, and field hockey, as well as a dramatically improved spectator experience that includes a grandstand, viewing pavilion and terrace, scoreboard, and upgraded landscaping and walkways.
